Celebrating the 2025 Klytie Pate Ceramics Award and Exhibition

As the 2025 Klytie Pate Ceramics Award and Exhibition has drawn to a close, Arts Mansfield extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making this year’s event such a resounding success.

The exhibition has once again proven to be a vibrant celebration of contemporary ceramic art, showcasing exceptional talent, innovation, and craftsmanship from artists across Australia and New Zealand.

2025 Award Winners

We are delighted to again congratulate this year’s award recipients:

Main Category

Klytie Pate Award Winner: Emma JV Parker

Highly Commended:

• Belinda Wiltshire

• Moraig McKenna

• Minna Graham

• Dawn Vachon

Emerging Artist Category

Winner: Joseph Silver

Highly Commended: Rosanagh May

The Skepsi Encouragement Award: Ann Knights

People’s Choice Award

Winner: Kohl Tyler

This exhibition would not be possible without the dedication and support of our incredible community. We are deeply grateful to all entrants and finalists who shared their creativity, skill, and passion for ceramics. Your work transformed our gallery into a truly inspiring showcase of contemporary ceramic art.

A special acknowledgment goes to our esteemed judges—Janet DeBoos, Anna Maas, and Christopher Sanders—for lending their expertise, time, and thoughtful consideration in selecting this year’s award recipients. Their insights help elevate the standard of excellence we celebrate.

Winner of the Klytie Pate Ceramics Award Emma JV Parker with the Patron of the award Dr Will Twycross.

Our sincere appreciation extends to our generous sponsors, whose support makes this event possible, and to our dedicated volunteers, whose tireless efforts behind the scenes ensure everything runs smoothly. A special thanks to MACE for allowing us to use their beautiful space to showcase the exhibition.

Finally, thank you to the many visitors who came to view, vote, and purchase works. Your enthusiasm, engagement, and support keep the arts alive and thriving in Mansfield. The energy and conversation you brought to the gallery reminded us why we do what we do.

While we bid farewell to this year’s exhibition, we’re already looking forward to the future. Mark your calendars—the next Klytie Pate Ceramics Award and Exhibition will take place in from 17 Sep - 2Oct, 2027. Entries will open on 1 May, 2027.

Until then, we invite you to stay connected with Arts Mansfield and continue supporting local artists and creative initiatives in our community.

Thank you for being part of this celebration of ceramic artistry.

— The Arts Mansfield Team